St James Mansions, Flat 2, Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1EN
About St James Mansions
St James Mansions is a detached house in Brighton (BN1 1EN). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 75 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across St James Mansions (58–75 m²). The building's EPC ratings span G to E, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (51 versus a worst of 18). The latest certificate (December 2024) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in July 2017 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£390/sq ft) was about 316.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2018 at £315,000.
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Energy performance
St James Mansions's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
St James Mansions has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
27 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
£334,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£315,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
17 June 2018Most recent
£315,000
Median price across the last 3 sales in BN1 1EN: £58,500 (2016–1999).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
21/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
St James's Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Middle Street Primary School. 22 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.4dB